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Hokitika Guardian, 18 June 1928, Page 2

The annual meeting of the AVi'stlaon Progress League takes place at the County Chambers to-night at 7.30 o’clock.

A reminder is given of the dance in the Koiterangi Public Hall this (Alonday) evening in aid of the funds of the local Tenuis Club. Complete arrangements have been made for an enjoyable gathering.

The concert and hall in aid of pRimu Convent School takes place iii the Rimu Town Hall to-night. Everything possible lias been done to make the function a success and patrons attending are assured of a splendid evening’s enjoyment.

Those interested are reminded of the gas cooking demonstration at the Soldiers’ Hall commencing at 2.30 o’clock to-morrow afternoon. 'The menu to be prepared will include scones, coffee sponge, short-bread, meat pics, small cake and others as time may permit.

Donations to the prize fund at the AA'ostland Competitions will ho welcomed. This is indicated in view of several well-wishers expressing a desire to help in the matter, and there may he others also willing to assist if awaro of the jiosition.

The Now Zealand Afeat Producers Betml advises that the following prices arc being offered for fat stock for export at fltli June. Canterbury: Prime woolly lambs, 3011>s and under 12.1 d, 37lbs to I2lhs. Ill{d, 43lbs and over lljd; second quality lambs, llld.

Tho Grand Fire Screen, a cheap insurance. Impossible for a spark to get out. AA’ill last for years and never get out of order. Fixed to any fire place in two minutes, antique copper finish 30s. complete at Ynrrall’s Sports Depot, Revel I Street.— Advt.

A meeting was held at the Courthouse, Hokitika, on Friday last of the owners of the Greymouth Native Reserve. Mr King, acting as Native Trustee, presided over the meeting. After hearing Mr King on tho subject, there was a unanimous vote against the sale of the reserve to the present lessees.

An outbreak of fire occurred at the residence of the Al.arist Brothers, in Alexander Street, Greymouth, about 10.15 o’clock yesterday morning. Tho Brigade turned out smartly, and within a comparatively brief period the fire was extinguished. The outbreak was due to a defective chimney, and was confined to a room in the tipper storey. Tho damage was mainly duo to smoke blackening the walls. All the furniture was removed within a few minutes after the fire was discovered, and was not damaged.

The Coltman challenge cup was shot for 011 the Hokitika Gun Club’s ground yesterday. There was a fair attendance of shooters. The shoot was a 9 bird rise, resulting in C. J. King and J. Haile tying for first place with 7 birds each. On the shoot off, first miss out, J. Haile won the cup, while the second prize, a can of afternoon tea spoons was secured by C. J. King. The third prize cash was won by F. Lewis with 6 kills. C. Preston also l tied with C birds and in the shoot off F. Lewis won. A sweepstake was shot off, P. Dougherty Ist, C. Preston 2nd. The challenge cup is to be competed for at intervals. It must be won three times in succession or five times at intervals. Next challenge shoot, July Ist. 1928.

Men’s and boys pyjama suits, winter weight material from Horror.kscs pyjama cloth. Prices, men’s 12s Cd to 14s 6d ; boys and youth 6s 6'd to 9s lid at McKays.—Advt.

Just landed 200 cases Pearmains, Cox’s Pippins, Delicious, choice desert apples. Also cooking varieties and 100 half-cases tomatoes. The growers instructions are to sell at the lowest market prices.—Paterson Alichel and Co. Ltd. (’Phone No. 2). —Advt. Avoid chills and ills by taking “ Nnzol,” the surest protection against coughs, colds and all bronchial troubles. Acts like a charm. 00 doses Is 6d.— Advt. Woods’ Great Peppermint Cure For Children’s Hacking Coughs. Having made a favourable purchase of ladies’ velour coats comprising all the best shades, trimmed with fur on collar and cuffs, we offer tho above at less than wholesale cost. Inspection cordially invited.—Schroder and Co.— Advt.

AA’henever a cold threatens you, get “ Nazol,” the commonsense remedy. Instant relief. A dose a day keeps the cold away. 60 doses for Is 6d.—Advt.

The new Gabardine Raincoat, oilsilk lined, besides detachable fleecy linnig, is now showing at Paterson’s, also a fine range of winter overcoatß. Inspect these before making your final choice.—Advt.

£ls first, £lO second, £5 third, and over ninety other cash prizes in the big Raven Tea Competition. Start collecting coupons to-day froni each packet pf Raven Tea.—Adyt.

The civil sitting of tile Supreme Court sot down for to-day was adjourned until Thursday morning next.

To the concert and ball to be held in the Rinni Town Hall to-night, bowmans will run a car leaving the garage at' 7.4-5 o’clock.

Tenders are invited in this issue for felling and hauling logs for Westland Sawmill Coy., at Alaiiiiuui, closing on Monday next.

The last Gazette notifies that certificates of naturalisation have been granted to sixteen persons including .Bozo Gugich, of Hokitika, labourer, native of Dalmatia.

Goods traffic railed through the Otira Tunnel last week from the West Coast toals 12,810 tons, an increase of 3018 tons compared with the previous year’s corresponding period.

The engagement is announced of Clara Ellen, eldest daughter of Mr S. P. Evans (Mayor of Ross) to John Jlurt-Flynn, son of John Burt-Flynn, senior (captain of ttie Union Steamship Company, Auckland).

At the annual meeting of the llcefton Bowling Club, Mr J. B. Auld (chairman) read a statement of receipts and expenditure, showing the former to total £BS 5s 111, and tlici expenditure £B4 las 3d, leaving a credit balance of 9s lOd. The statement of assists and liabilities showed the liabilities to be £231 8 lid, and the assets were valued at £325, leaving a credit balance of £IOO 10s lid. The election of officers resulted : —President, Mr J. B. Auld; vice-presidents, Messrs J. Noble and C. Nevin; general committee, Messrs Wicken, Blackmoro, Wood and Downey; ground committee, Messrs Blackmoro, 'Wicken, and the president; sole selector, Mr V. Mori; delegate to centre, Mr J. B. Auld; auditor, Mr A. E. Werry; secretary and treasurer, Mr J. F. Scawright.

In the Supreme Court at Westport in the ease. Peter and Catherine Egan v. Westport Borough Council for £IOOO damages through the death of their son, the foreman of the jury intimated there was no likelihood of arriving at a. decision on the issues as stated, but bad found a verdict as follows:—“lhat the Inspector, by ensuring the disconnections of the switchboard, absolved himself from responsibility for the accident, but that he was guilty of a measure of negligence, in that lie did not issue proper notice regarding the possible consequences of using the fatal circuit; that deceased, was partly negligent in that be endevoured to make use of the fatal circuit before it was passed for service; it is not possible to allocate blame for the real cause of the accident, and the jury i« of the opinion that each side should pay its own costs.” His Honour Justice Adams said be must accept this as a verdict for the defendant, and entered up judgment accordingly with costs according to scale, certified for a special jury, disbursements and witness’s expenses to be fixed by the Begistrar.

Children like Wade’s Worm Figs. A safe and certain remedy for worms. Pleasant to take. All chemists and stores. — Advt.

Men’s overcoats, new styles just arrived, English and New Zealand make. Prices 59s Cd to £0 os. Men’s new gabardine overcoats, wat.crprool rlk interlined. guaranteed weather I roof, 95s at McKays.—Advt.

AVe offer exceptional value in men’s iintcarable gray saddle tweed trousers. All sizes, hip pocket, cull' bottom. These trousers are well cut and will give Jong wear. Special price 8s lid a pair.—Schroder and Co. —Advt.